While Margaritaville at Lanier Islands continues to attract families in big numbers every summer thanks to its lakefront beach and waterpark, it now welcomes families to indulge in such winter pastimes as snow tubing, ice skating, or playing in the snow at License to Chill Snow Island. Talk about fun for the whole family!

College football fans will love this interactive museum that not only features the Hall of Fame, but also takes a closer look at the history of the game, tailgating fun, the evolution of the uniforms, and more. Be sure to test your passing, catching, and kicking skills at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Skill Zone.

Built for the 1996 Olympic Games, the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park is now a thriving (and recently expanded) oasis in the center of downtown, with live music and festivals throughout the year. Although it may not warm up enough for a leisurely picnic every day, you’ll still enjoy a fun-filled time at the playground or a stroll through the park.

Kiddos 8 years old and younger will have a blast at this interactive museum that recently received $8.2 million in upgrades. Don’t miss playing inside a magical castle, launching rockets, and painting in the enticing art studio.

Take a deep dive into this iconic soft drink’s history, see if you can catch a glimpse of the secret formula, and test Coca-Cola flavors from around the globe. Be sure to snap a pic with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear for a memorable souvenir.

Set on 32 acres of gardens, wildlife trails, and forest, the Atlanta History Center brings history to life with exhibitions on the Civil War, Southern folk art, and the 1996 Olympic Games, among much more. Don’t miss the Smith Family Farm, where costumed characters—and sheep!—teach kids hands-on homesteading skills.

Georgia’s most-visited attraction is spread across 3,200 acres, and even children as young as 4 (or younger) can make the one-mile hike up to the top of Stone Mountain. Kids will also love the Summit Skyride, a high-speed Swiss cable car, and a slew of other rides and adventures including train rides, mini golf, and watching the ever-popular Lasershow Spectacular. During winter, grab a snow tube and hit Snow Mountain.

The Wren’s Nest is the former home of Joel Chandler Harris (author of the Uncle Remus Tales) and the oldest house museum in Atlanta. Kids can tour the well-preserved home and listen to captivating storytelling on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Can’t make the weekend? Groups can also book a storyteller by appointment throughout the week.

During this 50-minute walking tour, go behind the TV screen, and see how this 24-hour news channel puts together a broadcast as well as a look at how the news organization operates. Be sure to snap your family photo at the CNN desk, and grab a souvenir at the CNN store.

Come for the museum collection of more than 200 puppets from around the world, stay for top-notch performances like Beauty and the Beast or Old MacDonald’s Farm. The museum-only admission gives access to a self-guided tour of iconic Jim Henson puppets, but it’s best to reserve performance tickets in advance.

Learn about civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this 35-acre complex that includes an interactive visitor’s center (look for the Junior Ranger activity books), the Ebenezer Baptist Church where King was a pastor, his gravesite, and even his birth home a few blocks away.

Atlanta’s most beloved park boasts walking trails, green space, dog parks, two playgrounds, an epic splash pad for summer, and a rollicking but family-friendly pool. Also, don’t miss the brightly colored Noguchi Playscape near the 12th Street Gate; this playground was designed by world-renowned artist and sculptor Isamu Noguchi.

One of the oldest zoos in the country, Zoo Atlanta invites kids to come and see 1,300 animals in residence, including the famous twin giant pandas. Don’t miss the train ride, feeding the giraffes, the large collection of gorillas, and (in summer) the splash pad to help cool off.

One of the world’s largest aquariums boasts everything from beluga whales to manta rays to neon-colored fish. Make sure to see the whale sharks in the awe-inspiring Ocean Voyager Exhibit, the Underwater Tunnel in the River Scout exhibit, and the sea lion show.

Devoted to the study and celebration of all things design, the Museum of Design Atlanta offers ever-changing exhibitions that will please both kids and adults. While not every exhibit is quite so kid-friendly, MODA also offers classes, camps, and activities for ages 5 to 18 that even let kids 3D print or design a roller coaster.

Budding engineers or train-addicted toddlers will love the Southeastern Railway Museum. Explore 35 acres where families can tour rail cars, take a ride on a restored caboose, and check out a large collection of buses and taxi cabs.

Loads of trails and themed gardens are a big draw at this 127-acre center, but kids will also love the hands-on exhibits that tell the story of the river. Bonus: bring a picnic and let the older kids hike out all their energy.

Dinosaur-loving children, this one’s for you. Atlanta’s natural history museum boasts one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered, plenty of interactive science exhibits, an IMAX theater, and outdoor play zones that feature paths and elevated treehouse platforms.

Located in the historic Sweet Auburn district, the APEX Museum is devoted to African-American history.

Older elementary children and teenagers will appreciate exhibits on Africa, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and the history of Atlanta neighborhoods.